News

Jan 9

Governor Abbott Congratulates Giddings As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Giddings on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process. The Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation shows the Giddings Chamber of Commerce’s commitment to further develop tourism as an economic growth strategy, boost local job creation, and draw more visitors to their community and to Texas from across the nation and around the world.

Press Release

Jan 9

Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources For Potential Flash Flooding Across Southeast Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of anticipated heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding in East and Southeast Texas beginning today.

Press Release

Jan 9

Governor Abbott Appoints Sturgess To Texas Animal Health Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kynan Sturgess, D.V.M. to the Texas Animal Health Commission for a term set to expire on September 6, 2027.

Appointment

Jan 9

Governor Abbott Appoints Ridloff To Governing Board Of The Texas School For The Deaf

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lauren Ridloff to the Governing Board of the Texas School for the Deaf for a term set to expire on January 31, 2027.

Appointment

Jan 8

Governor Abbott Provides Update On Texas’ Ongoing Response To Severe Winter Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on Texas’ ongoing response to severe winter weather impacting large portions of the state following a briefing with state officials at the State Operations Center in Austin.

Press Release

Jan 8

Governor Abbott Names New General Counsel For Office Of The Governor

Governor Greg Abbott today named Trevor Ezell as General Counsel to the Governor.

Press Release

Jan 8

Governor Abbott Names Stepney Chair Of Texas Water Development Board

Governor Greg Abbott has named L’Oreal Stepney, P.E. as Chair of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB).

Appointment

Jan 8

Governor Abbott Appoints Anwar, Salsman To Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ryan Anwar and reappointed John Salsman to the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission for terms set to expire on September 1, 2029.

Appointment